| Author |
Message |
busmania
Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2006
Posts: 1934
Location: Here
|
 Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:15 pm Post subject: Crap! Stripped stud hole for rear brake star adjuster |
 |
|
| 67 bus. Just had trans/rgb's rebuilt. I was reinstalling the two nuts that hold the star adjuster assembly on. Long story short, one of the two holes for the studs stripped. I will try to chase it first but if that does not work, can i go to a stepped stud? If so, what size? Where would i find it? Does my rgb need to come apart to do it? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Eric&Barb
Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004
Posts: 24737
Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:35 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Think you need to take the RGB apart and get a spare outer half on there. Then you can take the time to fix the one for future use.
_________________
In Stereo, Where Available! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
campingbox 
Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2000
Posts: 10196
Location: Petaluma, CA
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
That happens. Bummer. I usually just swap the outter reduction box half.
If you do drill and tap it to a larger size, it is best to do it with the cover removed, otherwise you are sending shavings down into the gears and bearings of the box.
I have some box halfs for sale if you want to replace it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Campy
Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2005
Posts: 4933
Location: Chico, CA
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:03 am Post subject: |
|
|
Years ago, I used something called "stud-n-bearing" by, I believe, Locktite, on an RGB stud, and that sucker was like it was welded on the case. Heat from a torch is supposed to allow the stud to be removed.
_________________
Don't worry; be happy. (Baba) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Harleyelf
Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2009
Posts: 1572
Location: Appleton, WI
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:39 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Consider a helicoil insert. If it is barely oversized, you may be able to just tap it for the helicoil without drilling. The thread pitch will be the same and you can use your old bolt (or one from the stainless aisle at Ace the same size as your old bolt). |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jeremyrockjock
Samba Towbar Builder
Joined: January 01, 2002
Posts: 5008
Location: Richmond, Verjinya
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject: |
|
|
x2 helicoil
_________________
Why buy what you can build.
Step away from the fiberglass and no one gets hurt!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Eric&Barb
Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004
Posts: 24737
Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:50 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Having dealt with heli-coils in the USAF would advise against using them there.
_________________
In Stereo, Where Available! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
BarryL
Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004
Posts: 14259
Location: Casa de Oro, California
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| It will forever leak as it's not a blind hole. I could recommend some killer marine epoxy like Marine-Tex but getting another 1/2 case is the best. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
busmania
Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2006
Posts: 1934
Location: Here
|
| Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:33 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Thanks everyone. I ordered a new half from Campingbox. However, I went back to my shop yesterday to get the rest of the trans/engine installed. I was anxious for a test drive to see how different the 4.12 tranny I just had built was from the 4.37 that was in there. Anyway, long story short, it was actually the stud that was bad. I chased the threads and reinstalled it and it torqued fine. Now Ill have an extra half when the other one arrives. Thanks for all the help! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
